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A hive of activity in Pitsea
A LANDFILL site will be buzzing with activity after taking delivery of its first beehive. The site, owned by Veolia Environmental Service, had the hive put in by members of the Essex Beekeepers Association, who will also manage it. The move
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Canvey Island 1, Billericay Town 2
RICKY Sappleton came off the bench and inspired Billericay to a comeback win at derby rivals Canvey tonight. Town trailed to a disputed Jay Curran penalty at the break but ex-pro Sappleton came off the bench at half-time and produced two very cool
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Fundraiser organises charity event for murdered soldier Lee Rigby
A DEDICATED fundraiser has organised a charity event in memory of the tragic soldier killed in a London terror attack. Tanya Smith, 37, has organised a sponsored walk around the Canvey seawall followed by a family fun day at the Lobster Smack pub
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Harvest festival like no other
FOR the next couple of weeks, shoppers in Hullbridge can take part in the world’s first virtual harvest, as the Budgens store brings the age-old tradition into the 21st century, in support of the local cause Helping Hands. Instead of accepting
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Traffic backed up Southend-bound on the A127
A BROKEN down lorry has led to big tailbacks on A127 to Southend this evening. One lane is closed on the eastbound stretch because of the broken down vehicle near Rayleigh Weir. Congestion is back as far as Basildon's Mayflower Retail Park,
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Yes, you can have a great career and be a good mum
Cheryl Goldenberg has seen high-flying fashion editors and lawyers crumble under the pressure of motherhood. “Having children is a great leveller,” says the motivational coach. “It doesn’t matter who you are and what you do for a living, you will
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Spencer Prior: Why youth system is so important
SPENCER Prior feels extra importance should be placed on youth football and clubs bringing through their own players. “For clubs like Southend the youth system should be more important than instant success with the first team,” said Prior.
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Weather and Glamorgan's third wicket stand leave Essex frustrated at Chelmsford
ESSEX were frustrated by the weather and Glamorgan’s third-wicket pair as they went in search of a victory at Chelmsford to keep alive their hopes of winning promotion from County Championship division two. After winning the toss, Essex got off
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Ryan ten Doeschate leaves Essex for Otago Volts challenge in Champions League T20
RYAN ten Doeschate is leaving Essex before the end of the season to play in the 2013 Champions League T20 tournament. Ten Doeschate will link up with New Zealand side Otago Volts for the competition, which began today in India. Ravi Bopara’
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South Woodham Ferrers see off Basildon
SOUTH Woodham Ferrers began life in London Two North East with a 24-5 win at local rivals Basildon. Woodham were promoted from London Three North East last term while Basildon were relegated from London One North. But Basildon club spokesman
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Spencer Prior reveals delight at winning Echo poll to find best Southend United product
SPENCER Prior has expressed his delight at being voted the best ever product of Southend United’s youth system. The former centre-back received 33 per cent of the votes in an EchoSport poll which attracted more than 1,000 responses. And the
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Teen’s ticket ‘too faded’ for bus trip
A MUM is furious after her son was told he could not use his monthly bus pass because the ink on the ticket was too faint. Billy Joyce, 13, purchased a month-long bus ticket for £38 on September 1 to get him from his home, in Kimberley Road, Benfleet
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Canvey Island striker Simon Thomas responds in style to being dropped
CANVEY manager Danny Heale says he is delighted with how Simon Thomas responded to a “kick up the backside” following the striker’s match-winning performance in the FA Cup on Saturday. Thomas was benched for the recent wins over Wingate and Enfield
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Accused set his own home alight
A MAN died after setting his home alight just a month before he was set to appear in court on sex assault charges, an inquest was told. Barry Scott, 67, died after a fire he started ripped through his home in Canvey Road, Canvey, on March 19 last
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500k revamp raises centre rent rise fears
BASILDON Council has set aside £500,000 to give community centres in the borough a makeover. But it will only give facelifts to centres where community group tenants sign a new lease, which is currently being drawn up by officers and councillors
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Canvey Island have work to do, admits coach Steve Murphy
CANVEY Island started their London Three North East season with a 33-12 defeat at Harlow. And coach Steve Murphy knows his side must improve on their opening day display. “There is a lot to work on for the rest of the season,” said Murphy.
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Generosity follows school's chicken theft blow
A COMMUNITY has rallied round after children were left devastated by the theft of their school’s chickens. The Echo told last week how crooks broke into the new chicken coop at Felmore Primary School, in Davenants, Pitsea. The birds had only
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Concord Rangers will stick to game plan
CONCORD manager Danny Cowley says his side will continue to be resilient against talented sides, despite a stinging rebuke over their playing style from Eastbourne boss Tommy Widdrington. The teams played out a goalless draw in the Conference South
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No-show Sienna jilts Jamie Oliver because of rain!
HOLLYWOOD superstar Sienna Miller failed to turn up on Southend Pier to film with TV chef Jamie Oliver – because of the weather. The actress was due in town as the surprise guest on the chef’s show Jamie and Jimmy’s Food Fight Club, which Jamie
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Former Southend United youth teamer David Obaze arrested in Aussie match fixing probe
A FORMER Southend United youth teamer is one of 10 people who have been arrested as part of an investigation into Australia’s largest match-fixing scandal. David Obaze, who has also had brief stints at East Thurrock and Concord Rangers, has been
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Support builds for Deanes School academy plan
SUPPORT is building for the Deanes School to cut ties with Essex County Council and become an academy as it battles to avoid closure. Basildon Council wrote to Deanes’ headteacher Jan Atkinson to back the application for academy status in the wake
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Skipper Rob Smith happy as cool Westcliff reap reward
WESTCLIFF skipper Rob Smith was pleased with his side’s composure after they saw off Colchester 24-12 in London One North. Westcliff, who have now won their opening two fixtures of the season, had to remain patient in pursuit of victory. But
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Volunteers help Dove Centre open longer
VICTIMS of domestic abuse can now seek help in the evening. Southend’s Dove Centre, run by SOS Domestic Abuse Projects, is open every Tuesday evening from 6pm until 8pm to help women who cannot contact it during office hours. The evening team
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Boss Chris Green praises gritty Southend Rugby Club's spirit as they see off Shelford
SOUTHEND’S director of rugby Chris Green heaped praise on his side for beating a strong Shelford side 17-13 in difficult circumstances at Warners Bridge on Saturday. The Seasiders went into the game missing a number of key players and also had
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Michael Guess comes out of retirement for Southend Rugby Club
MICHAEL Guess celebrated his 30th birthday early by coming out of retirement to help Southend Rugby Club beat Shelford 17-13 at Warners Bridge on Saturday. Guess was forced to hang up his boots in February after suffering a serious eye injury while
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Southend United manager Phil Brown calls for radical shake up of time keeping of games
SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown has called for a change in the way matches are being timed. Brown has been frustrated by opposing teams’ time-wasting tactics, highlighting Morecambe as particular offenders. And he now wants the ball to have
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CCTV for Essex Police squad cars
TECHNOLOGY that allows police officers to view CCTV from their squad cars is being rolled out across Essex. The kit has been installed in the force’s cars, turning them into mobile offices and giving officers easy access to more information and
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Essex Cricket Club coach Paul Grayson still clinging on to dream of promotion
ESSEX coach Paul Grayson is still clinging to the faint hope his side can win promotion from division two of the county championship. They go into today’s final home match of the season against Glamorgan needing a minor miracle to go up. The
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Southend United manager Phil Brown to cast eye over three trialists in behind closed doors friendly against Gillingham
SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown will be taking a look at a trio of trialists in a behind closed doors friendly against Gillingham today. Senegalese midfielder Gomis Bedsente will again be in action for the Shrimpers as he attempts to secure
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Max Whitlock to lead Great Britain at World Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp
DOUBLE Olympic medalist Max Whitlock will head up a strong British men’s team at this month’s World Championships in Antwerp. The Basildon-based gymnast, the 2013 English and British all-round champion, will be joined by fellow London 2012 stars
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Woman on theft trial
A WOMAN will face trial on November 4 after pleading not guilty to a series of thefts. Marijo Polido, 40, appeared at Basildon Crown Court accused of stealing from five people in Westcliff from 2006 to 2012. The amounts range from £100 to more
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It’s hit me with your tickle stick with Ken
TICKETS are on sale to see the funnyman with the famous tickle stick, Ken Dodd at Cliffs Pavilion, Southend. The comedy legend has been entertaining audiences for nearly 60 years with his hilarious catchphrases. This fun-filled variety show
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Is there a link between these three blazes?
POLICE are investigating whether there are links between two house fires which caused thousands of pounds of damage and left two families homeless. The blazes, at properties in Manor Road, Benfleet, and Eaton Road, Leigh, both happened after suspected
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Warning on car break-ins
SOUTHEND Neighbourhood Watch has warned drivers about leaving valuables in their cars after a series of thefts over several hours. Overnight on September 10 to 11, there were a number of break-ins. Cars in Ambleside Drive, Southend, and Lifstan
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Firefighters spent hour trying to free crash pair
A MAN and a woman had to be taken to hospital after their car left a road on Canvey and careered into a ditch. Canvey Way was shut for two hours yesterday, as reported here, after the accident involving the blue Peugeot 206 at 1.30pm. Police
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Westcliff garage owner Tony fights off two robbers
A FEISTY garage owner fought off hammer-wielding thugs during a terrifying armed robbery. Tony Probert, 61, was locking up Probert Motors, in London Road, Westcliff, when two men burst in at the side of the garage demanding cash. One man smashed
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Teenage girls accused of train attacks
THREE teenage girls have been charged with assault and affray on a train. Police arrested a girl, 15, from Harwich, and two girls, both 17, from Basildon, after an incident on July 27. All three girls have been charged with affray after being accused
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Baby saved from car
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a baby trapped in a car. Officers were called to Redgrave Road, Basildon, after a frantic mum called to say her baby had become locked in her car. Firefighters prised down the car window, before creating a makeshift hook
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Traders in uproar over new Morrisons plan
MORRISONS has announced it is to open yet another convenience store in an area already crammed with grocery shops. The supermarket giant has applied to open a store in Leigh, to the dismay of nearby shopkeepers and residents. The chain is seeking
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Southend Council called idiots for refusing Eastwood Lidl plan
A FORMER Southend mayor has branded councillors idiots after they rejected plans for a supermarket that many residents hoped would regenerate Eastwood. Nora Goodman spoke out after Southend Council approved initial plans for 15 small industrial
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Healthy child is told he's obese and in danger of getting cancer by health workers
A HEALTHY child has been labelled obese and in danger of getting cancer after health workers botched his height and weight readings. Graham Biner, 41, who lost his wife to cancer in 2010, was horrified to receive a letter from the South Essex Partnership
